§ 12. Mr. GOLDIEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether his Department is now in a position to authorise the erection of a new Catholic school for the accommodation of children of that faith resident on the new housing estate at Latchford, in the borough of Warrington?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of EDUCATION (Mr. Ramsbotham)The decision on this proposal was deferred, as my hon. Friend is aware, until the opening of the new council school, which was expected to take place last month. My Noble Friend has since learnt that the opening will not be possible for some months. Sufficient information is now available, however, to show that a new school for Roman Catholic children in this district is required, but it is not clear for how many and of what character. The matter is now being examined with a view to an early determination.
§ Mr. GOLDIEIf I give that information to the hon. Gentleman, will he hasten a decision in this matter, in view of the very great inconvenience which is being caused?
§ Mr. MORGAN JONESCan the hon. Gentleman say for how many children this school will provide?
§ Mr. RAMSBOTHAMNot without notice.